Creamfields

If rock ain't your thing and dance makes you swing, you'll be prepped already for a massive weekend of club legends in the south Midlands. There are now only Sunday day tickets left, but for £65 you get Deadmau5, Tiësto, Paul van Dyk and more.

A.Skillz

This year's Notting Hill Carnival will also feature several parties in and around Brixton, including this one at Jamm featuring breakbeats from A.Skillz, Freestylers, Utah Saints and Deekline. Tickets for the Friday night will cost just £12.

Notting Hill Carnival Party

Tours

Grimes

Another slice of action from electro starlet Claire Boucher as she continues to peddle the dreamy album "Visions" up and down the UK. Her next shows begin on Tuesday in Edinburgh, followed by Glasgow, Manchester (sold out) and two London gigs (the 6th is available). From £10.

Grizzly Bear

There are two pre-Electric Picnic and End of the Road appearances planned for next week, starting with Cambridge on Tuesday and finishing in Nottingham on Wednesday. Prices start at £19.50 and if you can't make these shows, there's always their October tour.

Taking Hayley

From Saturday, the young rockers will be back on the road with another stream of concerts, starting in Birmingham and continuing to Nottingham (sold out), Newcastle and more until winding up in Bristol on 12th September. Tickets are dirt-cheap and great value - £6 upwards.

Allo Darlin'

There are a clutch of shows for the jangly twee-pop outfit coming up, starting in Wakefield on Friday 31st August and continuing on to Derby, Bristol etc until finishing up in London on 13th September. Tickets start at £7.

Theatre, Comedy and Arts

Cabaret

Cabaret, featuring Will Young and Michelle Ryan will soon be appearing at Bromley's Churchill Theatre for the first bout of performances from the stars. There are very few seats left, although Saturday 1st September does have some cheaper options.

Moscow State Circus

Continuing its trek across the UK, the MSC will be in Portsmouth's Southsea Common for the Bank Holiday, serving up its sensational Babushkin Secret show and sheer human strength and gymnastics. Tickets cost from under £10. Next stop is Tunbridge Wells from 5th September.

Netherlands National Circus

Newcastle's Town Moor will soon have this renowned Dutch circus installed for a week-long residency, starting on Thursday and finishing on 2nd September. Ticket prices start at £13.50 for adults or £11.25 for under-15s.

Jim Jefferies

Blunt, outrageous and straight-to-the-point, Jeffries is a comedy-keeper for sure and well worth seeing. Next shows are in Dunfermline, Newcastle and Glasgow, with more to come. Tickets are still available, priced from £19.50 upwards.